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Catherine W. (Watkins) Boetel, age 69, passed away May 2, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
She was born July 17, 1954 to Louis and Juanita (Johnson) Watkins in Iowa City, IA. Cathy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973, and worked as a title clerk for Woodhouse for 19 years. She enjoyed painting ceramics and traveling...
Randy Breeden, age 72, passed away April 21, 2024. He was born January 5, 1952. Randy enlisted in the US Navy in 1971 which brought him to all ends of the globe and retired in 1992 in Pensacola, Florida. He enjoyed helping others and gave back to his community on a regular basis. Randy was an avid thrifter and loved...
John Honeywell, age 46, passed away at his home on May 4, 2024.
He was born July 8, 1977 to the late Gary and Martha (Trimble) Honeywell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-mother, Deb Peterson; fur-baby, Luna. John is survived by his wife, Missy Honeywell; son, Josh (Alexis Gil) Christensen; many siblings; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins;...
Lowell A. Burkum, age 88, died May 10, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
He was born November 20, 1935 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Arnold and Mildred (Henthorn) Burkum. His mother was a loving, caring, and self-sacrificing mom. She was the spiritual teacher and example for Lowell and his siblings. She saw to it that they were in church and Sunday school...
Gene Rocklin "Rocky" Rice, age 69, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on May 9, 2024.
Rocky was born on November 9, 1954, to the late James and Betty (Bucholz) Rice in Council Bluffs, IA. He was a life-long resident of Council Bluffs and Crescent, IA. Rocky graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973. In 1974, he...
Amy M. Graybill, age 53, passed away at her home May 8, 2024.
She was born March 22, 1971, to Gary and Janet (Tuttle) Graybill in Council Bluffs, IA. Amy graduated from Lewis Central with the class of 1989 and then worked at Mutual of Omaha for over 34 years.
William "Bill" Hatcher, age 78, passed away May 7, 2024. He was born February 25, 1946 to Bernard and Darlene (Etherington) Hatcher in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Treynor High School and farmed for a few years with his father outside of Treynor. He later worked at United A.G for 27 years and retired at US Foods in 2016.
In...
Ian Hoover, age 91, passed away May 4, 2024. He was born December 5, 1932 to George and Ada (Diehl) Hoover in Alameda, CA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta (Hilliard); daughter, Julene Hoover; and sister, Helen Perry and great-granddaughters, Maisey Hoover and Elora Wildasin.
Ian is survived by his children, Michael (Sherri) Hoover,...
Elmer D. Barritt, age 99 years and 9 days passed away May 4, 2024 in Cherokee, IA.
He was born in Council Bluffs to the late Bennie and Lottie (Vallier) Barritt. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, with the Class of 1944. Elmer served his country in the U.S. Army, during World War II. He married Joyce (Goldapp) on January...
Duane H. Schaben, age 79, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson on May 4, 2024.
He was born June 25, 1944, to the late William and Josephine (Block) Schaben in Earling, IA. Duane was a longtime barber in Council Bluffs and a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. After high school, Duane enlisted in the Iowa National Guard where he proudly...
Danny Kay Danielson, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away May 3, 2024 at Prairie Gate Care Center in Council Bluffs, IA. Danny was born October 6, 1940, in Clay County, SD to the late Dennis and Magda Danielson. He was baptized December 22, 1940 and confirmed May 15, 1955 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford SD.
Danny's early education...
Angela D. Noel-Gittins, age 48, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2024.
She was born January 26, 1976, to Lawrence and Bonita (Botts) Noel in Council Bluffs, IA. Angela graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1994 and she earned a Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Helen Louise (Carter) Bryson was born October 6, 1924 to Burton and Nondice (Williams) Carter in Denver, Colorado.
She was married to Calvin H. Bryson just 13 days after they graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in June of 1943. They had been married 60 years when Calvin was killed in an automobile accident.
Helen is survived by her children Janet (Richard)...
Howard Hively Jr., age 61, passed away May 2, 2024. He was born April 18, 1963 to the late Howard Sr. and Hyla (Gilson) Hively in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Howard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mindi; children, Niki (Jim) Aldrich, Austin (Carlie) Hively, Morgan (Colton) Thompson; grandchildren, Sawyer Aldrich, Grace Aldrich and Harper Aldrich, Hallie Hively, Everett Hively...
Royce Marie (Culbertson) Tornblom, age 80, passed away May 1, 2024 in Council Bluffs, IA.
She was born on September 6, 1943 in Pottawattamie County, IA to John and Doris (Cary) Culbertson. She grew up on a farm near Grant, IA and attended elementary school in Grant. She attended High School in Griswold and graduated in 1961. That's where she met...
Billy J. Harmon, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2024.
He was born July 13, 1953, to the late John and Louise (Latiker) Harmon in Goodman, Mississippi. Billy retired from the City of Council Bluffs Building Maintenance Division.
Charles M. Fiala, age 86, passed away peacefully at Amelia House on April 28, 2024.
He was born January 8, 1938, to the late Emil and Blanch (Rehak) Fiala in Ulysses, NE. Charles grew up in Foreman, ND and graduated from Foreman High School. He then attended a trade school in Lincoln to become a mechanic. Charles moved to Council Bluffs...
Stacey Payne, age 52, passed away April 28, 2024. She was born December 23, 1971 to John and Judy (Baxter) Kannedy in Council Bluffs, IA. Stacey was a graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1990.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Kannedy.
Stacey is survived by her children, Dylan (Jennifer) Payne and Cassandra "Cassie"...
Karen Rae (Brown) Melton Age 84 passed away April 25, 2024 after a short illness. She was born at the family home, 8 miles east and 1/2 mile south of Bedford, Iowa on September 3, 1939. The 3rd of 4 children born to Harold R. (Shorty) Brown and Marvel (Burns) Brown. Karen attended West Gay School from Kindergarten to first...
Kevin Leroy Baker passed away on April 25th in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born to Robert "Bob" and Danielle "Pinky" Baker on March 19th, 1958 in Norfolk, NE. After residing in Omaha for a brief time, the family relocated to Council Bluffs, which he called home until his death. Kevin had a special relationship with God and was baptized...
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